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At the time of writing the minimum wage for Alberta is C$ 8.40 per hour. Many employers in the local community pay only slightly more per hour with the average being C$7 - 15 more than the minimum wage.
Job Opportunities in Medicine Hat, Cochrane and Calgary There are more opportunities for employment in the wider community and there are always vacancies advertised locally. There are many vacancies in shop work and fast food outlets. There are many local employment agencies in Medicine Hat, Cochrane/Calgary and these are often a good place to start looking.
Be aware if you live in Ralston Village and are thinking of working in Medicine Hat, that the commute to work and back can cost nearly as much as you earn. The weather in winter can also occasionally make driving conditions treacherous. The same is true if you are living in Medicine Hat and thinking of working at CFB Suffield or Ralston Village.
Voluntary Employment
Many people decide against paid employment and instead look at what voluntary opportunities exist. There are many such opportunities within Ralston Village and many places are always on the look out for volunteers. Such opportunities include, MFRC, library, school, BFBS, Youth club, organising activities for children/teenagers, Brownies and Guides, SSAFA, Sunday School and the Prairie Rose Club. Some voluntary activities are done on a regular basis, whilst others are less frequent and irregular.
Vacancy Board
The MFRC has a board with local job vacancies advertised. HIVE Vacancies
Details of vacancies within the HIVE Organisation are available in all HIVEs. Contact your local HIVE Information Officer. HIVE vacancies are also advertised on the HIVE website
Home Working
If you are considering running a business from your SFA, then there is an amount of administration and paperwork that needs to be done. In the first instance you will need permission from the Housing Commandant (BATUS QM). Occupants must ensure that they have the appropriate business license if required. Further information on both British and Canadian regulations is available from the housing office. If you are thinking about working from home visit the National Group on Homeworking on
www.homeworking.gn.apc.org for information and advice.
Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
Job Seekers Allowance is paid to people who are looking for work and can be either contribution based or income-based. (Service spouses are unlikely to qualify for income-based JSA). Contribution based JSA depends on whether or not you have paid enough National Insurance (NI) contributions and satisfy other conditions for claiming JSA. It is paid at a personal rate.
The process for claiming JSA can be complicated for the Service spouse, however not impossible.
The following information, which may help, is available in your local HIVE. ‘Financial help if you are looking for work’ PFL WK2 (also available as a download
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